Tower Jump Airborne School

What does it take to make sure that the Division and our partners in the United States Air Force maintain a level of readiness that is second-to-none? Planning and training. And there can never be enough of either. Special thanks to Defense Media Activity for putting this monumental effort together! | 82nd Airborne Division

422K views · 10K reactions | As the demand for airborne troops grew, Fort Benning became the central hub for paratrooper training in May 1942. American paratroopers first mastered their skills here. Over six grueling weeks, volunteers endured relentless physical training, instruction, and hands-on demonstrations before earning their wings—transforming ordinary soldiers into elite airborne warriors.廒 #AATW #airborne | The History of the 82nd Airborne in World War II | Facebook

Every year, about 15,000 students perform five jumps from a live aircraft before graduating from the United States Army’s Airborne School, each depending on a parachute to get them safely to the ground. Every T-11 parachute is individually packed and inspected by a team of riggers, who collectively prepare about 75,000 chutes each year. | Insider

#Paratroopers assigned to 4th Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment 173rd Airborne Brigade jumped into exercise #Anakonda16 led by Polish Armed Forces search the hashtag #Anakonda16 for more information #SkySoldiers United States Army Europe U.S. European Command (EUCOM) U.S. Embassy Warsaw GOARMY.COM United States Army Field Artillery School U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) #StrongEurope | 173rd Airborne Brigade